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PHDCCI Hosts Trinidad & Tobago Business Delegation to Strengthen Bilateral Trade Ties in Mumbai

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  by Bhavna SJ  April 23, 2026 PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) successfully hosted a high-level Business Delegation from Trinidad and Tobago at PHD House, New Delhi, fostering strategic dialogue and unlocking new avenues for bilateral trade and investment. Organized in collaboration with the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA), with AS International as the Associate Partner, the engagement brought together key stakeholders from government, industry, and trade bodies to explore synergies across priority sectors. The deliberations highlighted a strong growth trajectory in India–Trinidad & Tobago trade, with significant potential for expansion driven by strategic collaboration and sectoral complementarities. In his welcome address, Mr. Mahesh Singhi, Chair, Maharashtra State Chapter, MD & Chairman Singhi Advisors, said that the visit comes at a pivotal time when India’s economic landscape is witnessing rapid transformation, creating vast op...

Skyroot’s Vikram-1, India’s First Private Orbital Rocket, Flagged Off by Telangana CM for Sriharikota

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  by Bhavna SJ  Mumbai, 25 April 2026: Vikram-1, India’s first privately built orbital rocket by Skyroot Aerospace, was flagged off today by Shri A. Revanth Reddy, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Telangana, from the company’s Max-Q campus in Hyderabad. Shri D. Sridhar Babu, Hon’ble Minister for IT, Electronics & Communications, Industries & Commerce and Legislative Affairs of Telangana, was also present at the event. The ceremony marked the rocket’s formal departure to the launch site at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. As part of the event, the Chief Minister ceremonially flagged off the rocket’s space-ready payload fairing, the structure that protects the satellites inside the rocket during flight. Addressing Skyroot employees, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Telangana, Shri A. Revanth Reddy said the ocassion marks a key milestone in Telangana's pursuit of becoming a global leader in Aerospace sector. He explained that the government is focusing on skilling youth for th...

Ascenta Unveils Basalt Hills: Ultra-Luxury Villa Estate in Maharashtra

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  by Bhavna SJ  18th April 2026: Mumbai: Across India, there is a growing demand for nature-based real estate projects that offer peace, open spaces, and long-term value. Buyer's today is looking for more than just building. This shift has brought attention to destinations that balance lifestyle, investment potential, and natural surroundings. Mumbai based real estate developer Ascenta has launched an ultra-luxury gated villa project in Khalapur, Maharashtra, with villas priced from ₹2.99 crore The 20-acre project, Ascenta project will comprise 179 exclusive villas across five distinct plot typologies; the development offers a rare balance of privacy, scale, and natural beauty. Select villa categories feature private swimming pools, enhancing the experience of bespoke living amidst lush green surroundings. At the heart of the estate lies a grand clubhouse overlooking a tranquil natural lake, complemented by a cascading waterfall that weaves through the site, creating a calming...

Kaspersky and KidZania bring Cybersecurity to Life for Indian Kids, launch Cyber Investigation Centre in Mumbai

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  by Bhavna SJ   10th April 2026 Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity and digital privacy company, today announces the launch of the Kaspersky Cyber Investigation Centre at KidZania Mumbai located at R City Mall Ghatkopar. KidZania is India’s largest indoor edutainment theme park The Cyber Investigation Centre is a first-of-its-kind role-play establishment that places children aged 6 years and above at the heart of a real-world cybersecurity mission, investigating cases of phishing, identity theft, and cyberbullying using Kaspersky’s advanced security tools, and learning how to stay safe in an increasingly connected digital world. Today’s children are digital natives. From a very early age, they are in contact with technology and its benefits. In India, 82.2% of children have access to a mobile device from the age of 14 and use these devices to watch videos, play online, stay in touch with friends and family, and to support themselves in school tasks. As young Indians grow up im...

Capri Global Capital Limited Announces Tranche I Public Issue of Secured, Rated, Listed, Redeemable Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) for an amount of ₹5,000 Million

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 by Bhavna SJ  Coupon of up to 9.50% per annum Credit Rating: ‘IVR AA/Positive’ by Infomerics Valuation and Rating Limited and ‘ACUITE AA | Stable’ by Acuité Ratings & Research Limited  Issue opens on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 and closes on Tuesday, April 28, 2026*  NCDs will be traded in dematerialised form  Allotment on first come, first serve basis; proportionate allotment post oversubscription Mumbai, 09 April 2026: Capri Global Capital Limited (“Company”) has announced the Tranche I of public issue of secured, rated, listed, redeemable non-convertible debentures (“NCDs”) aggregating up to ₹5,000 million, comprising a base issue size of ₹1,000 million with a green shoe option of ₹4,000 million (“Tranche I Issue”) Mr. Rajesh Sharma, Managing Director, Capri Global Capital Limited said, “We are pleased to announce the launch of Tranche I Issue of secured, rated, listed, redeemable, Non-Convertible Debentures. At Capri Global Capital Limited, we offer a wi...

Post-Stroke Rehabilitation Still Not Covered by Insurance, Experts Urge Urgent Policy Reform

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  by Bhavna SJ  As stroke cases rise sharply in India, experts highlight a critical gap, while more patients survive, many are left without access to essential rehabilitation due to lack of insurance support, increasing emotional and financial burden on families *Mumbai:* Stroke cases are rising rapidly across India. While medical advancements have significantly improved survival rates after stroke and brain injuries, a critical gap remains in recovery, as post-stroke rehabilitation continues to be largely excluded from insurance coverage. Experts warn that for many patients, the real struggle begins after hospital discharge, when long-term rehabilitation becomes both physically demanding and financially draining. Limited access to structured rehabilitation services, combined with a lack of insurance support, places an enormous burden on patients and their families at their most vulnerable. There is an urgent need to include neurorehabilitation under insurance coverage and exp...

Apollo Micro Systems Ltd. Becomes First Indian Company to Successfully Develop Limpet Mines for Indian Navy

  by Bhavna SJ  Apollo Micro Systems Limited (AMS) (BSE: 540879, NSE: APOLLO), a leading defence and aerospace technology company, has announced that it has successfully completed blast Trials for Limpet Mines. These Limpet Mines are Diver Carried Mines used in Naval Defence. Apollo Micro Systems is the only Indian Company that has successfully developed this product for Indian Navy. This is a remarkable Milestone for the company positioning it to be a provider of complete spectrum of underwater Mines right from Shallow waters, Deep Waters and Limpet Mine Categories building its strengths in underwater Electronic Warfare systems. Earlier, the company informed that it received significant orders from defence and government entities as well as private sector companies. The cumulative value of all orders received by the Company amounts to INR 733.26 Million (INR 73.32 Crore). The orders include critical Homing systems for Heavy Weight Torpedoes, Fire Control Systems, Launchers fo...